November 22, 2010 - 6:00pm
The way election calendars work, politicos in Florida are already thinking 2012 and 2016. For a set of entirely different reasons, so are Florida transportation advocates.
Rick Santorum Headed to CPAC
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 22, 2010 - 9:08pm
With his eyes on the Republican presidential nomination in 2012, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania announced that he will speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) meeting in Washington in February. CPAC is the largest annual meeting of conservative political activists.
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With 2010 Elections Done, John Bolton Starts to Re-Emerge
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 22, 2010 - 6:06pm
Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton has said that he is considering launching a bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, but he generally remained on the sidelines during the 2010 election cycle. Unlike many of his potential rivals for the GOP nod, Bolton has not gone across the country backing Republican candidates through a leadership PAC.
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Florida Economic Forecasters Predict Steady Job Growth
November 21, 2010 - 6:00pm
The unemployment statistics for Florida released last week revealed a slight increase in jobs but no movement in the overall unemployment rate -- a trend that is likely to continue if state economists predictions are correct.
George Pataki Continues his Fight Against Obamacare
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 22, 2010 - 5:48pm
Former New York Gov. George Pataki is raising the stakes in his battle against new federal health-care laws backed by President Barack Obama.
Pataki, who is considering launching a bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012, led efforts through his Revere America PAC to garner 1 million signatures on a petition calling for the repeal of the new laws.
Having obtained his goal, Pataki is now raising the bar -- and Revere America is now looking to get 10 million signatures on the petition.
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Is First Lady Out of Her Gourd? She Pushes Salad Bars for Kids in Miami
Submitted by Anonymous on November 22, 2010 - 5:41pm
First lady Michelle Obama talked up healthy food choices at Riverside Elementary School in Miami on Monday.
"We have with us representatives from the National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance, from the Food, Family, Farming Foundation, and from the United Fresh Produce Association. And together this team of wonderful people have put together something called Lets Move Salad Bars To Schools. You hear that? Lets Move Salad Bars To Schools. Pretty good, right?" she coaxed the kids.
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Haridopolos, Cannon Shoot Down 'Turkeys' Ahead of Thanksgiving
Submitted by Anonymous on November 22, 2010 - 5:00pm
Senate President Mike Haridopolos and House Speaker Dean Cannon have informed their colleagues there won't be any budget "turkeys" this year.
In memos to members, the legislative leaders announced that they will not open the Community Budget Issue Request System, which enables lawmakers to secure special-project funding without the usual committee hearings or administrative requests.
"I want to avoid creating unrealistic funding expectations," wrote Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, of the pet projects that have been branded "turkeys" by Florida TaxWatch.
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Gary Siplin Says Being Named Ag Committee Chair Shows Haridopolos Will Work With Dems
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 22, 2010 - 4:58pm
Sen. Gary Siplin, D-Orlando, expressed his thanks to Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, on Monday for naming him to lead the Agriculture Committee.
Im honored and privileged to have been appointed to serve my constituents and the state of Florida in this capacity, said Siplin.It shows that our newly elected Senate President Mike Haridopolos is willing to work across the aisle when its in the best interests of the people.
First elected to the Senate in 2002, Siplin represents parts of Orange and Osceola counties.
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Nurse Practitioners Offer Prescription for Medicaid
November 21, 2010 - 6:00pm
Florida's nurse practitioners say they could save the state $1 billion and create new jobs if they were allowed to practice as they do elsewhere.
Florida Deputy Attorney General Stirs Immigration Pot
November 21, 2010 - 6:00pm
Is the Florida Attorney General's Office of one mind when it comes to illegal aliens?
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